Principal Designer, Layout

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge.ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world.With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay ahead of what's possibleTM.Learn more at .About ADIADI is a leading global high-performance analog technology company dedicated to solving our customers' most complex engineering challenges.We design, manufacture, test, and market a broad portfolio of integrated circuits, software, and subsystems that leverage high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies.ADI serves 125,000 customers worldwide with more than 75,000 products in the industrial, communications, automotive, and consumer markets.ADI is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.The GroupThe charter of ADI's Custom Silicon & Consumer Solutions (CSS) team is to lead the market across a range of exciting technology domains with highly differentiated sensing & signal processing and power solutions.Today these technology areas include capacitive sensing, optical image stabilization (OIS), optical sensing, audio, PMIC, and hybrid mixed-signal/power developments which drive major growth in our portable consumer business.The BusinessADI's Custom Silicon and Consumer Solutions (CSS) business has been a key provider of high-volume consumer silicon solutions for the last decade, developing key products that enable highly precise human interpretation and sensory assistance.As part of a long sustainable growth plan, we are expanding our layout team.CSS BU will present the successful candidate a great opportunity for continuous career development as part of a highly motivated and supportive worldwide engineering team.PositionPrincipal Designer, Layout – European CSS Layout Team.The candidate will be self-motivated, willing to learn exciting new technologies, develop new products, and work effectively within a talented group of individuals across multiple development locations.The candidate will join a team of analog, digital, mixed-signal CMOS designers, mask layout designers, verification and validation engineers, algorithm and software developers, packaging and test engineers, implementing state-of-the-art PMICs.The candidate will be involved in but not limited to the following developments:LDO, BUCK, BOOST, BUCK-BOOST, CHARGE-PUMP, SIMO (Single-Input / Multiple Outputs), IBB (Inverted BUCK-BOOST)Oscillators, PLL, Bandgap, References, ADC, DAC, I/O, AFE, Tx, RxResponsibilitiesLayout Chip LeadCo-ordinate execution of large-scale mixed-signal / PMIC chipsManage resourcing and scheduling for large project teamsInterface across multiple disciplines: design, project management, assembly, ESD, failure analysisProvide and present customer-facing documentation at key design reviewsInterface directly with customers on key milestone deliveries and present weekly progress reportsCo-ordinate tapeoutTop Level IntegrationExecute top-level integration of large-scale mixed-signal and PMIC chipsManage communication between IP owners and drive a top-down approach to top-level integrationInterface with digital physical design to integrate large digital IPFull verification sign-off with supporting documentationIP DevelopmentExecute on IP mask layout designCollaborate with IP designers and understand sub-circuitry sensitivitiesTake responsibility/ownership for layout of large-scale sub-blocks, including scheduling, floorplanning, verificationCo-ordinate the workload for small layout sub teams within a larger project teamPreparation and delivery of customer-facing materialHuman ResourcesSupport the development of a multi-disciplined team, including interviewing and recruitment supportProvide mentorship and technical leadership, setting up framework and structure for efficient development flowsEnable a culture of continuous learning and improvementSupport project management, task planning, schedule and resourcesKey Competencies RequiredExperience in use of Cadence Virtuoso IC61/IC18/IC20High proficiency in use of VXLExperience in use of Mentor Graphics CalibreExperience with floorplanning large blocks / top levelsExperience of top-down methodologiesExperience of both AoT (Analog on Top) & DoT (Digital on Top) flowsHigh proficiency in interpretation of LVS/DRC/ERC/ANTENNA/DENSITY/DFMExpertise in standard layout practices such as layout matching, parasitic, noise isolation, supply consideration, latch-up, shielding, well's substrates and isolationExperience in laying out circuits for ESD considerationExcellent planning and organizational skillsGood interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work well in a global team environmentAbility to work independentlyAbility to work with the design team to minimize layout re-work by improving processes, checklists, documentationScripting skills in PERL or SKILL considered an advantagePCELL creation experience considered an advantageGood written and verbal communicationKey QualificationsBE/BSc Electronic Engineering or equivalent15+ years' experience in IC layoutScripting skills in PERL, SKILL or AMPLE are considered a plus, but not requiredGood team worker with multidisciplinary, multicultural and multisite environmentsWhy You Will Like Working At ADIWe place great value on individual judgmentWe allow employees the freedom to explore new ideas and the autonomy to determine how to best achieve business goalsWe emphasize professional development and mentoringWe recognize that personal goals of employees and the company's goals are closely related and must support each otherFor positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. ****b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.Analog Devices is an equal-opportunity employer.We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days#J-*****-Ljbffr